Organisation : The Wesley Centre for Theology, Ethics and Public Policy
Location : Melbourne (Melbourne CBD)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Religion & Religious Groups, Social Enterprise
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : 48000 - 50000 plus 11% Super
Application closing date : 10 Dec, 2023
About the organisation
In partnership with key agencies of the Uniting Church in Victoria and Tasmania, Wesley Church Melbourne is excited to be launching a new Centre to enhance understanding and debate on vital issues in Australian society. Grounded in the history, theology and traditions of the Uniting Church in Australia, the Centre will focus on broad, deep and substantial explorations of the values and ethics that underlie public policy. It will draw together people with diverse views and create a space for honest, thoughtful conversations about what is at stake and how the Gospel of Jesus Christ could help shape a more just society.
The Wesley Centre will advance its vision by stimulating and engaging in public debate, both by responding to identified current issues and by highlighting significant justice issues deemed to be receiving insufficient public attention. Its activities will include hosting public forums; undertaking, promoting, and disseminating research on key issues through the media; and advocacy with members of parliament, businesses, and not for profit organisations.
Its committee is responsible to the Wesley Church Council, and includes representatives of the Wesley Congregation, and Directors or CEOs of Uniting Victoria and Tasmania, Uniting AgeWell, U Ethical, and the Equipping Leadership for Mission (eLM) unit of the Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania. These organisations, together with the Congregation of Mark the Evangelist have contributed seed funding for this initiative.
The Wesley Centre values:
Justice
- Welcomes people speaking for themselves and on behalf of others
- Hears all voices and contributions
- Actively removes discrimination
Inclusion
- Actively fosters diversity and open communication
- Welcomes different thoughts, ideas and contributions
Compassion
- Acknowledges and values the whole person
- Seeks to be responsive to people’s needs
Shared leadership
- Works collaboratively
- Shares knowledge
- Uses consultative decision-making
Respect
- Values all people, roles and contributions
- Creates an environment where we and our work flourish
Integrity
- Does the right thing for the right reasons
- Acts ethically with appropriate accountability and transparency
- Aligns policy and practice
- Expects honesty from all staff, in their relationships with each other, their external partnerships and with society
Wise stewardship
- Makes responsible and sustainable use of resources
- Ensures we have the skills to perform our jobs
- Provides opportunity for professional development
- Works collaboratively to utilise our strengths and diverse talents
Innovation
- Generates ideas and translates them into workplace improvements
- Reflects on experience and is open to new ways of doing things
- Values continuous improvement to our work practices and systems
About the role
Role purpose: Centre Coordinator of The Wesley Centre
The role of the Centre Coordinator is to support the work of the Director and Research Officer to fulfil the purposes of the Wesley Centre, and be the initial interface with the public. They will establish the Centre office within the dynamic setting of the new Wesley Place buildings, support the smooth running of the office, and be the primary manager of events organised by the Centre.
Key responsibilities
- To set up and run appropriate office systems to facilitate the Centre’s work, including managing day to day financial matters
- To establish, monitor and update the Centre’s website and social media platforms
- To manage all public events associated with the Centre
- To be the initial point of contact for the Centre via phone, email, website etc.
- To be Personal Assistant to the Director
Key relationships
- Wesley Centre Director
- The Centre’s Research Officer
- Communications staff of relevant UCA entities
- Relevant staff of Wesley Church (including the Office Manager and Minister).
- Contractors associated with public events (caterers, technicians etc)
Reporting lines:
Reports to: The Director, Wesley Centre
Number of staff reporting to the Centre Coordinator: 0
Key selection criteria
Qualifications and experience:
- Demonstrated experience and capacity in office management and events management
- Capacity to work effectively and creatively in a ‘start-up’ environment
- Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of the Uniting Church
- Familiarity with relevant software (e.g. Microsoft Office, event/project management software, etc)
- Experience with maintaining website, social media etc.
Attributes and capacities:
- Proven aptitude for working in a team
- Warm and friendly disposition as the public interface of the Centre
- Strong written expression skills
- Capacity to work to deadlines
- Demonstrable capacity to work independently and collaboratively, supporting a positive culture with both internal and external relationships
Requirements of the position
- A satisfactory National Criminal History Check.
- The responsibilities of the position will require some flexibility of working hours to engage with groups or host events outside business hours. The Centre is, however, committed to healthy work-life balance for staff.
- The Uniting Church in Australia is committed to keeping children safe, so a current Working with Children’s check will be required.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Centre Coordinator - The Wesley Centre via Pro Bono Australia.
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